Amazonia Nikkei
Last inspected: Apr 21, 2026
37
Score
Going back to 2022, Amazonia Nikkei has nine inspections in the public record. Amazonia Nikkei was last inspected on Apr 21, 2026. Diners may want to take note: high risk reflects issues that a health inspector considered important.
Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around 11 violations per visit lately, up from roughly seven violations before.
“Food stored on floor” comes up most often, recorded five times in the inspection record.
Restaurants in Miami Lakes average 74, so Amazonia Nikkei trails the local norm. There are enough flags in the record to merit a second thought.
9
Inspections
3
Critical latest
3
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 21, 2026
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Observed cook chill food and food vacuum packaged holds for more than 48 hours. Observed beef and ribs. **Warning**
01B-13-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw eggs over pastas inside Walk in cooler. **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed beef steak (120 F - Hot Holding) in kitchen. As per Operator meat has been there for 2 hours. Operator started to reheat meat. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed HWS sink in Bar not used for hand washing. **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Observed cook chill food and food vacuum packaged holds for more than 48 hours. Observed beef and ribs. **Warning**
03G-50-1
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed pastas not date marke inside reach in cooler in front counter. As per Operator pastas were cooked last Sunday April 19, 2026. **Warning**
02C-02-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed oil plastic containers stored on kitchen floor. Operator removed them from floor. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Food stored under AC vents. Observed huancaina sauce under AC vents dripping in kitchen. Operator removed food. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-52-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in freezer gaskets soiled in kitchen. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed squeeze bottle with water unlabeled in kitchen. Operator labeled bottle. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
02D-01-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed personal phone by food in kitchen. Operator removed phone. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
40-06-5
37
Dec 5, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 4 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 15 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. See stop sale. Sushi rice. **Warning**
03F-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Sushi rice. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw shell eggs over beef in walk in cooler. Operator properly stored it. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-20-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Blocked by garbage can. **Warning**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Cook-chill or sous vide reduced oxygen packaged food held more than 48 hours not labeled or with a label that lacks required information. Observed cooked duck, cooked beef, cooked quinoa, risotto, mashed potatoes, mashed sweet potatoes, salsa boloñesa, cooked vegetables. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
03G-09-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed gallons of soap storage on hand sink located next to dishwasher machine. **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. **Warning**
31B-03-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. **Warning**
10-08-5
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
16-46-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food packaged using a reduced oxygen method without a HACCP plan not properly labeled with the production time and date. Observed duck, beef, quinoa, risotto, mashed potatoes, mashed sweet potatoes, salsa boloñesa, cooked vegetables. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
03G-53-1
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. **Warning**
36-27-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Warning**
42-01-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Croutons, ground cookies, sugar containers. **Warning**
02D-01-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed multiple fish box on walk in freezer floor. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. **Warning**
36-34-5
29
Jun 24, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Fish not held frozen before, during and after being packaged onsite using a reduced oxygen packaging method. See stop sale. Observed ground tuna, ground salmon in ROP no frozen in walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-24: Still waiting for OPQ **Time Extended**
03G-04-5
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Fish packaged in the establishment using a reduced oxygen method not bearing a label indicating that it is to be kept frozen until time of use. Observed ground tuna, ground salmon in ROP no frozen in walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-24: Still waiting for OPQ **Time Extended**
03G-05-5
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw chicken over raw corn, in walk in cooler. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-24: Observed raw shells eggs over raw beef in walk in cooler shell. **Time Extended**
08A-04-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Cook-chill or sous vide reduced oxygen packaged food held more than 48 hours not labeled or with a label that lacks required information. Observed duck, beef, quinoa, risotto, mashed potatoes, mashed sweet potatoes, salsa boloñesa, cooked vegetables. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-24: Plan submitted, Still waiting for OPQ. **Time Extended**
03G-09-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food packaged using a reduced oxygen method without a HACCP plan not properly labeled with the production time and date. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-24: Plan submitted, Still waiting for OPQ. **Time Extended**
03G-53-1
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed multiple food cases in walk in cooler/ freezer floor. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-24: Observed cases of seafood on walk in freezer floor, observed potatoes, lemon, onions on walk in cooler floor. **Time Extended**
08B-38-4
52
Apr 15, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 15 violations
High Priority - Fish not held frozen before, during and after being packaged onsite using a reduced oxygen packaging method. See stop sale. Observed ground tuna, ground salmon in ROP no frozen in walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
03G-04-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed ground tuna, ground salmon in ROP no frozen in walk in cooler. **Warning**
01B-13-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw chicken over raw corn, in walk in cooler. **Warning**
08A-04-5
High Priority - Fish packaged in the establishment using a reduced oxygen method not bearing a label indicating that it is to be kept frozen until time of use. Observed ground tuna, ground salmon in ROP no frozen in walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
03G-05-5
Intermediate - Cook-chill or sous vide reduced oxygen packaged food held more than 48 hours not labeled or with a label that lacks required information. Observed duck, beef, quinoa, risotto, mashed potatoes, mashed sweet potatoes, salsa boloñesa, cooked vegetables. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
03G-09-5
Intermediate - Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. **Warning**
31B-06-4
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. **Warning**
36-36-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. **Warning**
36-34-5
Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed employee placed food items on her mouse while preparing food. Instructed operator regarding procedures. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12B-02-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed multiple food cases in walk in cooler/ freezer floor. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in use utensil inside standing water at 85°F. Operator discarded it. **Warning**
10-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood soiled. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. **Warning**
16-46-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food packaged using a reduced oxygen method without a HACCP plan not properly labeled with the production time and date. **Warning**
03G-53-1
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. **Warning**
36-27-5
29
Nov 20, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
50
Aug 27, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jun 19, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 5 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Food contaminated by employees/consumers and operator continued to serve food. See stop sale. Observed employee touched bread and cooked burger without gloves. Operator discarded burger and bread, and placed pair of gloves on hands. **Warning**
01B-12-4
High Priority - Fish packaged in the establishment using a reduced oxygen method not bearing a label indicating that it is to be kept frozen until time of use. **Warning**
03G-05-5
High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Observed employee touched bread and cooked burger without gloves. Operator discarded burger and bread, and placed pair of gloves on hands. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
09-01-4
Intermediate - Cook-chill or sous vide reduced oxygen packaged food held more than 48 hours not labeled or with a label that lacks required information. Observed cooked beef on reduced oxygen packaged cooked from more than 48 hours without label. **Warning**
03G-09-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand sink blocked by bag of dirty table cloth and napkins. **Warning**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. **Warning**
05-08-4
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Sushi rice. **Warning**
03F-10-5
Intermediate - Temperature not monitored, not recorded and/or the records not maintained for 6 months during cooling process of cook-chill/sous vide reduced oxygen packaged food. **Warning**
03G-18-5
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. **Warning**
10-08-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Warning**
42-01-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Above three compartment sink. **Warning**
36-34-5
33
Oct 31, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed spray bottle with alcohol on preparation table. Operator properly stored. **Corrected On-Site**
41-07-4
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Emailed form to operator. Form was printed out and posted. **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed package of paper towels roll on top of hand wash sink located next to dishwasher machine.
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Ceviche and sushi rolls. Operator market the food items during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
02B-01-5
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Emailed form to operator, operator printed out and employees signed. **Corrected On-Site**
11-26-1
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Hand wash sink faucet.
29-08-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cases of fish on walk in freezer floor, operator properly stored it. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
42-01-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
16-46-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Filter.
23-03-4
45
Dec 13, 2022
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Amazonia Nikkei last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Amazonia Nikkei on file is from Apr 21, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Amazonia Nikkei?
Across the inspection record, “food stored on floor” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Amazonia Nikkei.
How does Amazonia Nikkei compare to other restaurants in Miami Lakes?
Amazonia Nikkei most recently scored 37 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami Lakes average of 74.
Has Amazonia Nikkei's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Amazonia Nikkei have averaged around 11 violations per visit, up from roughly seven earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Amazonia Nikkei means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Amazonia Nikkei inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Amazonia Nikkei is inspected around three times per year on average.
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